Greener solution for white goods?
When a housing association tenancy comes to an end what happens to the fridges, washing machines and carpets? Invariably, they are removed before the new tenants move in. Is this … Read More
Category: Environment
London Mayor confirms drive of ULEZ to Epsom border. ULEZ explainer.
Sadiq Khan confirmed today the Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) will cover almost all of Greater London, pushing it right up to the Surrey border. The Mayor of London’s decision was … Read More
High Court gives ULEZ the green light to Epsom’s borders
The controversial ULEZ scheme can now be expanded to the border of Surrey after a coalition of councils lost their High Court battle. Surrey County Council, together with the outer London … Read More
Sanity for the “mad mile”?
Lower speed limits along a notorious “high risk” danger road, dubbed the “mad mile”, are to come into force from next year. Surrey County Council has agreed to restrictions on … Read More
New timetable for ticket office consultation
Train operators are extending the time available to respond to a consultation reviewing “how tickets are sold” at stations by an extra five and a half weeks. It means passengers … Read More
Scrap on charges for DIY rubble waste
The Liberal Democrats on Surrey County Council claim the Conservative administration have ignored their own Government’s demand to stop charging local residents for bringing DIY waste to local tips. In … Read More
RA and Green motion to improve Surrey’s “Green” motion
It could soon be possible to take a “pleasant walk or cycle” along a Surrey road without being “slapped” in the face by “brambles or nettles”. A motion calling on … Read More
Thames Water among worst in country
Standout levels of pollution and poor monitoring has left Thames Water languishing joint last among the country’s “very disappointing” water and sewerage companies. The damning verdict was delivered in a … Read More
Surrey’s triple contribution towards net zero
The University of Surrey is playing a role in three new national energy research centres which will boost knowledge, create innovative green technologies and reduce demand for energy to achieve … Read More
Gatwick to get 2nd runway?
Gatwick Airport’s bid to double its capacity to 78 million passengers and effectively create a second Heathrow will cause a “bigger impact locally than Horse Hill” oil drilling, a local … Read More